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Science Between Europe and Asia
. Ed(S): Gunergun, Feza; Raina, Dhruv
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Description for Science Between Europe and Asia
Paperback. Editor(s): Gunergun, Feza; Raina, Dhruv. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 292 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; MBX; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 419.
This book explores the various historical and cultural aspects of scientific, medical and technical exchanges that occurred between central Europe and Asia. A number of papers investigate the printing, gunpowder, guncasting, shipbuilding, metallurgical and drilling technologies while others deal with mapping techniques, the adoption of written calculation and mechanical clocks as well as the use of medical techniques such as pulse taking and electrotherapy. While human mobility played a significant role in the exchange of knowledge, translating European books into local languages helped the introduction of new knowledge in mathematical, physical and natural sciences from central Europe to its periphery ... Read more
This book explores the various historical and cultural aspects of scientific, medical and technical exchanges that occurred between central Europe and Asia. A number of papers investigate the printing, gunpowder, guncasting, shipbuilding, metallurgical and drilling technologies while others deal with mapping techniques, the adoption of written calculation and mechanical clocks as well as the use of medical techniques such as pulse taking and electrotherapy. While human mobility played a significant role in the exchange of knowledge, translating European books into local languages helped the introduction of new knowledge in mathematical, physical and natural sciences from central Europe to its periphery ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
279
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400734647
SKU
V9789400734647
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Ref
99-15
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